Andrew Pritchard Blog

One of the biggest challenges about visiting Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore so early in the spring is that practically nothing is open. Campgrounds and roads are rendered inaccessible due to the huge amounts of...

Our first night on the road during our cross country roadtrip was spent winter camping at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Our route from Tahquamenon Falls took us into the town of Grand Marais on...

Our first destination on the cross country roadtrip was Tahquamenon Falls in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. We’d left Traverse City early on Tuesday morning. After a quick stop in Petoskey to get some coffee and...

Alligator Hill is an often overlooked jewel in the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Its nine miles of hiking trails loop their way through some of the most beautiful landscapes in northern Michigan. Located smack...

The Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore has long been renowned for its beauty. Spectacular views of the dunes, rolling hills, inland lakes, and of course Lake Michigan are everywhere. Until recently, soaking in this...

No list of northern Michigan scenery is complete without a mention of Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive. Situated between Glen Arbor and Empire it offers spectacular views, firstly through forest and across Glen Lake, and...

The Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is unquestionably one of the most beautiful places on earth. Unsurprisingly, it can get a little busy during the warmer months as sightseers, campers, cyclists, boaters, swimmers, kayakers,...